Champion’s Heart: Tucker Mullen’s Journey from Open Heart Surgery Back to the Lacrosse Field

In October of 2023, Tucker Mullen, a member of the UVa men’s lacrosse team, learned of a congenital heart defect he possessed since birth, forcing him to get open heart surgery if he ever wanted to play lacrosse or be able to be physically active for the rest of his life. This story details the resilience and constant positivity Mullen brought to the situation and his eventual return to the lacrosse field.

Produced by Aidan Baller and Conwell Morris

Footage Courtesy of SullyD Edits, ACC Network, Mayo Clinic, NCAA Athletics, Inside Lacrosse, MedlinePlus, Virginia Athletics and the Washington Post.

Music Used: Pinegrove – Need 2 (Instrumental)

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I am a fourth year from Sleepy Hollow, New York. I am a media studies major and currently enrolled in the masters of accounting program at UVa. I am the former sports director and current president at WUVA. My contact info is: pfm6hv@virginia.edu
Conwell Morris is the President of WUVA, Inc. Conwell is a third-year from Washington, D.C., and he is majoring in Political Philosophy, Policy & Law. In addition to WUVA, Conwell draws cartoons for the Cavalier Daily, is a fellow at the Blue Ridge Center, writes for Virginia Cavaliers on SI, and officiates high school lacrosse in the spring. Reach out Conwell at jpc4ab@virginia.edu.

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